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doctors discussing medical billing insurance claims process
How to process insurance claims for medical practices

For medical practices that accept insurance, insurance claims are a crucial part of managing accounts receivable.

5 office automation tools that will boost healthcare staff productivity

Improve your healthcare staff’s productivity with these office automation systems.

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Physician takes a break from exercising to read about medical practice social media
The ultimate guide to medical practice social media in 2024

Wondering where to start with medical practice social media? Here’s how to choose a platform, create great content, and find your audience.

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woman contemplating social media tips for medical practices
Steal these medical practice social media tips

Execute a winning growth strategy with these 7 medical practice social media tips.

Provider works with patient obtained from paid social media advertising for medical practices
Provider works with patient obtained from paid social media advertising for medical practices
How to get more patients with paid social media advertising

Learn how to get more patients for your medical practice with these social media advertising tips.

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Healthcare practice owner reads about social media for medical practices
Healthcare practice owner reads about social media for medical practices
What social media do medical professionals use?

Learn the differences between the major social media platforms and discover which ones your practice should be on.

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doctor learning medical practice SEO
Lead patients to your independent practice with medical SEO

Don’t know how to get new patients to your website (and into your practice)? Start with search engine optimization. Learn medical SEO basics here.

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Diagram depicting claims care rcm
Revenue cycle management in 2024: Achieve clean claims

Your clean claims rate can be more within your control. Learn how to improve revenue cycle management with these actionable tips.

Perceptions of AI in healthcare: What professionals and the public think

Learn about the public and professional perceptions of AI in healthcare and the validity of ChatGPT’s health advice.

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two doctors discussing flexibility in healthcare
Why patients demand flexibility from their healthcare provider

Flexibility in healthcare matters to patients. Here’s how to increase your flexibility — not your workload.

Healthcare practice owner learns about medical practice website budget
Healthcare practice owner learns about medical practice website budget
How much does it cost to build medical practice websites on a budget?

The amount a medical practice website on a budget costs depends on its scope, features and functionality, timeline, and more.

Billing professional learning about how to open medical billing company
Billing professional learning about how to open medical billing company
5 key steps to starting your medical billing company

Start your medical billing company off right with these 5 steps.

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Man looking at tablet learning about website design for medical practices.
Why medical practice website design fails to attract patients

If your medical practice’s website design is failing to attract and retain patients, you may need to ensure you have these 5 key items on your site.

Medical practice manager reads about how long it takes medical seo to work
Medical practice manager reads about how long it takes medical seo to work
How long does it take for medical SEO to work?

Search engine optimization (SEO) requires consistent effort over time. But when will that effort lead to practice growth? Here’s what to expect — and what you can do to speed it up.

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Medical practice owner smiles after reading healthcare marketing articles
Everything you need to know for effective healthcare marketing in 2024

Here’s your comprehensive guide to healthcare marketing for 2024.

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Colleagues discuss marketing plan for medical practice
How to write a marketing plan for a medical practice

Learn how to write a marketing plan for your healthcare practice in 5 steps.

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graphic for seo for medical practices
Free SEO for medical practices checklist

Review the tasks that can help you reach patients and prospects with this SEO for medical practices checklist.

Physician reads about medical practice website design
Physician reads about medical practice website design
Does your medical website design need a makeover?

These 9 best medical practice design examples adhere to best practices and showcase unique ways to reach patients.

Ozempic in America
Ozempic in America
Ozempic in America: What’s the real impact? A survey reveals details

Diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic has gone viral — causing a shortage. Find out its side effects, alternatives, broader impacts, and who wants it most.

Medical practice manager reads about content marketing for doctors
Medical practice manager reads about content marketing for doctors
The importance of content marketing for doctors

Content marketing for doctors is a way to connect with patients and prospects, establish trust and credibility, and take your online presence to the next level.

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People look at computer reading about seo reviews medical practices need to know
How online reviews affect SEO for medical practices and doctors

Learn why patient reviews are critical to your practice’s digital footprint.

Healthcare practice manager reads about social media and medical practices
Healthcare practice manager reads about social media and medical practices
How to use social media for your medical practice

Here’s how to create and implement a social media marketing strategy that grows your practice and empowers your patients.

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Doctor and daughter looking at how to start a medical practice website checklist
11 medical practice website must-haves (+ free checklist)

What’s your medical practice website missing? Here are 11 must-haves — plus a free checklist to track your progress.

Health IT specialists look into how to make a website hipaa-compliant
Health IT specialists look into how to make a website hipaa-compliant
10 keys to a HIPAA-compliant medical practice website

Want to know how to stay HIPAA-compliant on your medical practice website? It’s all about privacy and security.

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woman learning how to improve website ranking on google for medical practice website
How to make your medical practice website rank on Google

Can patients and prospects find you online? These SEO tips will help your medical practice website rank on Google.

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